explicar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to explain
The preterite conjugation of explicar (irregular spelling-change -car, ranked #101). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | expliqué * |
| tú | explicaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | explicó |
| nosotros | explicamos |
| vosotros | explicasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | explicaron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Nosotros explicamos juntos.
We explain together.
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